#wildfire safety

[thefirsthogokage]

If you're in an area that is suffering from wildfire polluted air, I just saw this on Twitter:

Bonus:

Here's a site I found that can tell you how to make these:

Edit: There have been some extra pointers (about open sources of water in the home, and I believe some other things) in the reblogs, so I highly recommend taking a look at the notes of this post!

Also: Cloth masks are NOT sufficient. Use KN95s or N95s!

#hepa filter #diy air cleaner #wildfires #new york #wildfire safety #samantha mash #(I can't believe i forgot to put her in the tags!)

[yukkikatsuki]

Alright y'all my region of the country is a fucking tinderbox we have a new emergency alert at least daily at this point, so yearly reminder be smart with fire, most spring fires are started by humans. If it's dry out check the status of any fire bans in your area and use your brain, don't leave fires unattended, if your outdoors be absolutely certain your fire is actually out that means drench it in water stir it drench it again stir it again and repeat until it stops making noises when you add new water. If your quadding stay on marked trails and away from long grass check your muffler for plant life that may be stuck to it because that can start fires. If your doing an activity such as welding or cutting metal first consider if it's to dry for that and second have water on hand you need a spark watch if your doing that kind of thing outdoors ideally this means a second person with a hose who is watching the entire area around you like a hawk and watching where your sparks go and the moment sparks hit something flammable they hose it down. Get an emergency plan together for you and any of your animals, this means have carriers ready for pets in our area it's recommended to get food, water and medication for at least 3 days, know where your important documents are and what you can't go without know where those things are have them ready to grab at a moment's notice and just please be careful and extra vigilant if you see a large plume of smoke call it in, it's better to be safe than sorry the town I live near has basically been circled by fires all between 30 minutes and an hour out at highway speeds, two north west one northeast one south west and one south east, we can not leave town on the main highways we'd have to circumnavigate chunks of the high on range roads because they have been shut down for the emergency teams to have better access to the fires

#fire safety #wildfires #wildfire safety

[stayalertbeprepared]

For all my followers out West and in any other wildfire prone areas, be alert, stay prepared to evacuate as smartly and quickly as possible while protecting property and life as much as possible.

#wildfire safety #be alert #stay prepared #be aware

[etakeh]

#safety first #air quality #fire #wildfires #multipurpose tools #nyc #nypd #robert evans

[porto-rosso]

Ok real quick PSA regarding the smoke in New England/Southwest Canada (from someone who lives in California)

For those who don’t know, standard surgical masks (the kind most people use for covid) will not protect you from smoke. They aren’t made to filter particles that small. Please check and make sure your masks have an N95 rating or higher if you’re trying to protect yourself from smoke in the air, especially if you have respiratory problems.

You can get them at hardware stores and they usually look like this:

#every year we have fire season in California and every year I see people wearing surgical masks still #uh not sure what to tag this with #air quality #smoke safety #fire safety #new york #new jersey #ottowa #toronto #canada wildfires

[allthecanadianpolitics]

The B.C. government has been slapped with a $710,000-penalty over “unsafe” wildfire prevention work — an amount it deems “disproportionately high” and intends to appeal. The recently published WorkSafeBC decision is dated Oct. 26, and relates to a worksite in the Wonowon area where tree falling and wildfire fuel reduction activities were being conducted.

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Tagging @politicsofcanada

#cdnpoli #canada #canadian politics #canadian news #wildfires #wildfire prevention #worker safety

[creature-wizard]

So I recently ran into a conspiracy theorist (of the "wildfires are being set by the Conspiracy" variety) who didn't think was possible for kids playing with matches to start an entire forest fire.

As someone who has personally witnessed wildfire, who has (safely) burned dead weeds, let me tell you...

YOU BETTER FUCKING BELIEVE AN ENTIRE FOREST FIRE CAN BE STARTED BY KIDS PLAYING WITH MATCHES.

It takes next to nothing for a patch of dry weeds to catch on fire, and you will not believe how fast that fire WILL spread in hot, dry weather - especially if the wind is blowing it toward more flammable material.

If you see anybody claiming that wildfires had to be set on purpose because something something wildfires just can't start be started by a little accident, or even a lightning strike, they don't know what the fuck they're talking about.

#conspiracy theories #conspiracism #conspiracy theorists #wildfires #fires #fire #fire safety

[endlessfuckup]

I originally wrote after seeing a post joking about a very serious thing that happened to dan and phil back in 2012.

I wrote it because the post triggered some really upsetting memories for me. I had gone through that exact thing on a smaller scale and it ruined my life for a long time.

I was going to delete it because it seemed too far and too personal.

But, I think people should read it anyway.

imagine if you posted private thoughts & photos of yourself to a place where you are certain only you and maybe, at most, 20 or so people will see them-

its your only safe place...

now imagine if suddenly a lot more than 20 people find out who you are. like millions of people. and, despite your best efforts, they find what you thought was your most deeply hidden secrets.

oh shit...

your employers see them. your coworkers see them. your friends all know now. oh god your fucking family have now seen that. All of it sent to them by some of the many complete strangers that watch you online.

oh fuck nonono...

What do you even do? What do you even say? You have no idea who or how many have seen.

maybe everyone has.....

There is nothing you can do but try to minimize the damage being done. all by yourself.

its just impossible..

what feels like the entire planet is pointing, laughing, calling you slurs and telling you to kys

you seriously consider it for a moment...

you have to just go on silently pretending that nothing happened at all. Live. On. Camera. in front of the entire fuckin world

How the fuck would you feel?

#let those damn photos die please #sorry this isn't directed at any one specific #i feel like people just have zero understanding of how bad things got for dan here #like social media was far more interconnected than it is now #it took no time at all for everyone to collectively find out about all of this it was like watching a wildfire going out of control #this was a small part of a really heartbreaking series of unfortunate events around the time #dan has repeatedly stated how traumatic this time period was for him #please let these men finally have some peace and safety for once let certain things go into the abyss #just really wish people understood how it actually feels to be in this position #from personal experience #it fucking sucks it makes you feel so so bad about yourself and dirty and exposed it never leaves your mind #it was supposed to be safe.. #in reference to d+p

[magdolenelives]

From @MaskTogetherAmerica (bolding mine): "IN-N-OUT’s customer service line confirmed that masks are banned for workers in AZ, CO, TX, NV & UT, unless they have a doctor’s note. Meanwhile, if you work for @innout in CA or OR, it’s up to you but you must wear only company-provided N95s if you choose to #MaskUp! (Different masks may be allowed with a valid medical note.) “N95 masks provide the highest level of protection for C0VID-19 and other viruses and are recommended by OSHA for other respiratory protection.” – the policy stated. @Forbes contributor Dr. Judy Stone shared valuable details in her story: In-N-Out Burger’s New Masking Policy Threatens Their Employees’ Health. Puzzling, isn’t it? 🧐 See CA & OR Mask Policy: https://bit.ly/3Q2LfNJ Call 1-800-786-1000 to let IN-N-OUT know how you feel about their 😷policy. Key points from Dr. Stone’s article: https://bit.ly/3XUR5CB 👉60% of people in the U.S. have underlying conditions that put them at increased risk for severe C19. 👉Forcing employees to disclose reasons for mask exemption likely violates medical privacy. 👉It’s unfair to ask employees to get a doctor’s note which would require seeing a doctor. 👉Requiring proof of a disability might be considered a violation of the ADA. 👉“Fast food workers don’t owe anyone their smiles.” —@jessica.wildfire.writer wrote in her commentary. Fast food workers certainly don’t owe anyone their lives, considering the risk of getting #LongCovid. 👉The CA OSHA regulations state, “No employer shall prevent any employees from wearing a face covering, including a respirator, unless it would create a safety hazard.” 👉The CDC states, “People may choose to mask at any time. Layered prevention strategies — like staying up to date on vaccines and wearing masks — can help prevent severe illness and reduce the potential for strain on the healthcare system. Wear a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you.” 👉HHS tweeted, “The more often you get C19, the higher your risk of complications.” 👉Masking protects you from respiratory viruses as well as pollutants & pollen." PLEASE CALL THE CUSTOMER HOTLINE [phone]) AND MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD THAT YOU DO NOT SUPPORT THIS POLICY AND WILL NOT PATRONIZE IN-N-OUT BURGER AS LONG AS THEY DO THIS. You don't need to be rude and keep in mind the customer service rep isn't the one responsible for putting this policy in place. ANTI-MASKERS, VIRUS-DENIERS, AND OTHER PLAGUE-RATS DO NOT INTERACT WITH THIS POST.

#masks #face masks #workers' rights #employee safety #in-N-out burger #wildfire smoke #covid-19 #coronavirus #workplace safety #employee rights #mlop #medical privacy #workers' rights violations

[katy-l-wood]

I have a question about fire evacuation bags, if that's alright. My little sister (currently 14) is autistic with moderate support needs, and her special interest is stuffed animals. She also has anxiety and is really worried about the fires, as we all are, so we as a family researched and made plans together. But one issue that she/I/our family aren't sure about is taking her stuffed animals. We have a collapsible laundry bag and for now we've told her that IF there's time (so not the "we need to run in 3 minutes" situation) she can take as many as she can fit in there. When fire season starts she's going to fill it with her favorites in advance and keep it by her bed so she wouldn't have to waste time once the evacuation order is given. But the bag does take up a bit of space when filled, so we're trying to weigh what's reasonable for evacuating efficiently vs what's reasonable for soothing her. Some of the stuffed animals are irreplaceable for emotional reasons and/or would be extremely difficult or impossible to find a replacement in the first place, so she's really anxious about losing them. Do you think the laundry bag is reasonable or should we set up a different plan? Has anyone else handled a similar situation with an autistic family member (or autistic individual themself) having to take or leave behind a special interest collection?

Always happy to answer these sorts of questions!

I think you're lucky here because her collection is something soft and not breakable, which really expands your options for getting it together and out the door quickly. So here's what I'd do:

One hour or more evacuation time: get some of those vacuum storage bags and keep them in or near her room. Have her and everyone else in your family practice using them a few times. This should allow you to take a lot if not all with you, without them taking up too much space.

Less than one hour evacuation time: get one of those stuffed animal nets to hang over her bed. Like this:

Put it on hooks that it can easily be unhooked from, rather than eyelets, and make sure it is easily accessible without the need for anything like a step stool. Then, if you have to evacuate quickly, just unhook, wrap up, and toss in the car. This is pretty much the same as the laundry basket idea, but it will allow her to better display her collection while offering an easy evacuation option. Also saves on floor space. You could even get her two or three of the nets and have the stuffed animals sorted by priority, in case you don't have room for everything.

Additionally, keep a backed up digital record of every single one of her stuffed animals. You'd be AMAZED what the internet can track down for special needs kids that have lost or worn out their favorite things. There's several subreddits dedicated specifically to doing stuff like that. So, worst case scenario, if you do lose an important one, you'll have good clear pictures to help with replacement hunting, rather than MAYBE some blurry candid shot from random family photos. You could even make it fun and have her set up little scenes with them to photograph so she can hopefully feel more secure in knowing you're all working together to protect the collection. And the fun scenes would hopefully make it less stressful/anxiety inducing.

Lastly, make sure you are signed up for your local county phone alerts. In Colorado you can get REALLY specific with what you're signed up for. There's the standard "everyone gets these" notifications where your phone starts screaming and beeping, but there are in fact more options that will warn you BEFORE the big alert goes out. Not sure what other states offer, but I'd assume something similar. Also, get a Twitter and follow your local fire departments, and turn on push notifications for them. Without fail the last couple years, Twitter has been the best source for live fire information.

Hope this helps!

#Wildfire #Fire Safety #Fire evacuation bag #Natural Disaster #Survival Tips

[nyxelestia]

Coping With Widespread Wildfire Smoke

Some suggestions for all the Canadian and Northern U.S. users dealing with wildfire smoke, from a Californian who deals with it pretty much every year.

1. Double-mask while outdoors. 

If you’re using masks from the pandemic, wear two of them! If you’re using one cloth and one disposable, wear the disposable one on the inside. Using a scarf or bandana? Fold it at least once before wrapping it around your nose and mouth.

Some people also like to spray or dampen the outer layer. Personally, I haven’t found this particularly helpful, but this could be something to try to see if it works for you. If you do try this, though, only do so with the outer layer, and only dampen it; don’t make it soaking wet.

2. Do not bring outdoor clothes into your home.

Clothing and fibrous materials can hold onto a lot of smoke and ash, and you can end up bringing some of that inside your home without realizing it. If you have a garage or patio, change in there. If not, then just make sure to not go further than a step inside your home before you change out of your outdoor clothes. Seal them in a plastic bag or airtight container, and don’t re-open it unless you’re wearing it again to go back out, or washing them.

You can also just do this with dedicated outer layers, i.e. a light jacket and some overalls or oversized pants. If you’re carrying a non (p)leather backpack or bag, wrap it plastic when you’re out, or a scarf that goes into the outdoor clothes bag/bin at home, or just leave it in your garage or whatever and only bring the contents indoors. In that same vein...

3. Cover your hair while you are outdoors.

Your hair will also hold a lot of ash and particulates, and while it’s also a very small amount, it’s a small amount right next to your eyes, nose, and mouth (and a small amount that can get into your pillowcase). Tuck any long hair into your jacket or sweatshirt, and make sure you’re wearing a scarf, hat, or hood that covers your head while you’re out.

If your clothing does not cover your whole body while you are outdoors - understandable, weather gets warm with wildfires - then make sure to rinse off as soon as you get home. Body hair also holds into ash and smoke.

Incidentally, if your eyes have been feeling oddly itchy lately even while indoors, but you don’t see or smell any smoke or ash, wash your pillowcase. There’s a good chance your hair transferred some particulates onto your pillowcase, and even if you don’t see or smell it, it can cause irritation.

4. You can use coffee filters as an air filter in a pinch.

They’re not as good as a proper air filter, but those are in high demand and might not be accessible to everyone right now, or it might be a while before you can get yours. In the mean time, tape, glue, or staple a bunch of paper coffee filters together, 2-3 layers should do the trick (though depending on how thick the smoke and ash in your area is and what type of filter you’re using, you might need more). Put this on the back of a box fan or other caged/contained fan, or over any internal vents from central air conditioning.

If you don’t have coffee filters, then paper towels or toilet paper can also work. Nowhere near as good as coffee filters, let alone an actual air filter, but also better than than nothing.

5. Hydrate!

Even when you’re nowhere near the fire, the smoke and ash can dehydrate you fast. On top of that, a drier body or drier skin exacerbates the irritation caused by all the smoke and ash, and of course a lot of people will be running air conditioners (which also dehydrate you!) more than usual since they can’t open a window.

6. Continue to do these for at least 3 days after you stop seeing or smelling smoke.

You’ll probably be tempted to ditch the extra clothes and steps as soon as the smoke stops being noticeable, but don’t! Even if it’s not bad enough to bother you immediately, there will still be a lot of particles in the air that are small enough to get deep into your lungs, and leftover smoke and ash can cause breathing and eye irritation for days or weeks afterward. Keep protecting yourself until the PM 2.5 air quality index drops to 50 or below. If your local weather report doesn’t have a PM 2.5 index or other similar air quality measure, you can check the EPA’s Fire and Smoke map.

#canada #northeast #midwest #fires #wildfires #smoke #ash #safety

[hugheses]

if you do not mind me asking/pulling back the curtain - how did you become such an esteemed hughesologist? i assume this has been a several-years journey, how did it start? have you been collecting photos/links the whole time, or are you now going searching for things? i am very impressed. the library should be jealous

LMAO thank you it means a lot to be acknowledged for my craft. the answer is i have always been an obsessive information/content hoarder especially in terms of fandom (i recently found my journal from my childhood which had pages upon pages of handwritten miscellaneous tswift fun facts, and being Like This about harry potter was what got me diagnosed with autism at 13). after lurking and being very low stakes invested for a while i started getting fr obsessed with hockey in 2020 and then early 2021 i went full tunnel vision on jack. you will understand if youve seen the pics of him kneeling in front of ty and damon at training camp. i basically save everything relevant that gets posted, especially bc the devils in particular are so evil and constantly nuke their old social media posts, but i have also done a lot of searching for old stuff. my onedrive folder where i store stuff (excluding full games) is 116 GB and i have stuff in gdrive/external storage too im like fr unhinged. i'm still constantly searching for things and i still do find new to me stuff even tho ive been to the end of many ppls instagram tagged photos and twt mentions and google search results etc, but i would say i have probably seen the majority of what is out there. at this point when i find new to me things it's stuff that nobody is directly mentioned by name or tagged in. i have a Hughes Lore google doc thats like 50 pages, a timeline doc, and more. it feels kind of embarrassing to say write it all out like this bc i am fully aware that this is like, kind of creepy, but im physically incapable of being normal about my interests. mostly i was just keeping it all this accumulated information in my brain and cloud storage and priv twt for years but then i was like i suppose some other people would appreciate this stuff. and now here we are. genuinely if ppl ever have a question or are looking for something it is highly likely i can provide it and i want to be helpful :) so anyone can always just ask

also: ive thought about making a post detailing some of the little tricks i have up my sleeve for these purposes if thats something ppl would be interested in.

#i love getting validation for being mildly deranged #ngl a large chunk of what im hoarding never be posted on here bc 1. stalker safety and 2. fourth wall #too many girlies out here just spreading stuff like wildfire on twitter #and too many moronic hockey players who are too stupid to not do stuff like post their friends' emails in instagram comments. hypotheticall #also im petty and selfish. i mean only a little. im still annoyed about when someone stole my entire jack pouting post #if you want to access the library of blorbo you must pass my riddles three. aka slide into my dms and be nice #answered

[witchpussy42069]

Financially Fucked and Dealing with Climate Change (Tips On How To Survive Wildfire Season):

I'm not an expert, I'm just poor and the trees are on fire again❤️. Please reblog/add on your own tips or any information regarding fire safety, smoke safety, health, etc.

Before we get to how to clean the air, let's start with how to keep yourself safe. I can tell you to stay inside and avoid being out in all that smoke, but most of us are selling our souls to corporations and have jobs we have to go to. bummer.

1. Masks

Anyways, the ideal mask for this would be an N95, but a scarf or any kind of mask will also help you a little. Significantly less effectively than an N95 but it's better than no mask. Definitely wear while out and about, and consider wearing inside depending on how the air is in your home. Wash regularly if you're using a reusable mask or a scarf.

2. Washing

When you get home after being outside, take a shower and change your clothes. Wash all those pollutants out of your clothing, wash all the smoke particles off of your skin, and moisten up that air!! You're gonna want the air wet, I'll explain why in a minute. Not so wet that mold could begin to grow in your house though, to be clear.

3. Stay away from chemicals

Your lungs are tired. You've been working all day, breathing polluted air all day, your throat is sore and your head is killing you. You know what WON'T make you feel better? Breathing in the fumes of bleach, Lysol, Febreze, ammonia, etc. when you need to clean, stick to white vinegar or lemon juice, or something else natural, since you can't ventilate the house with all that smoke outside.

4. Honey & Ginger

Inevitably, your throat is sore and your head hurts. Honey and ginger will help you with that. Tea would be perfect. Peppermint tea will help too, any warm liquid with honey in it actually. Ginger is full of antioxidants, honey is full of probiotics, and mint soothes the throat and mouth.

5. Limit Excersize

Isn't excersize supposed to be good for my lungs? Yeah, it is. But your lungs are already working overtime just to survive the smoke with minimal damage if possible. So don't put extra strain on them now. Wait until the air is clear to play any sports or do any strenuous excersize.

6. Water (pt. 1)

Drink sooooo much water. Drink all of the water. And then drink even more water. Your body has this magical way of flushing out toxins and magically healing just by drinking water, and by magical I mean very scientific. I'm not a scientist tho, or a doctor, but its something something about kidneys and the liver idk, just drink water...

7. Public Places

Maybe a window in your home is broken. Maybe the vents don't work. Maybe you don't have a home. Whatever the reason, public spaces are a safe bet if you need somewhere to go with filtered air. City hall, libraries, and malls are all good options. Don't stay by the doors, especially if there's lots of people going in and out and smoke is wafting in. Go find somewhere away from unsealed windows and doors that doesn't smell or look hazy.

Okay, that's all I know about that. I'm not an expert. Now we're gonna talk about ways to clean ur air WITHOUT BUYING AN AIR PURIFIER, BECAUSE SOME OF US ARE POOR GOD DAMN IT. I cannot count how many results on the internet have told me to just buy an air purifier. I am EXTREMELY POOR 😎

Ways to clean the air in your home from wildfire smoke with things you probably either already have or can easily acquire:

Water(pt. 2):

Good ol' plain ol' water. I'm not a scientist, so forgive me for my lack of perfect articulation, but basically water absorbs smoke particles. Makes em clump together and coagulate so they're not just floating everywhere in the air. Also, as the water clings to the pollutants, it cools them down, which causes them to fall to the ground/floor. So unless you're army crawling everywhere, this is something to look into. Just get a spray bottle and mist water everywhere, aiming for just, like, the air and stuff. Or get a bowl of water and leave it to sit out and absorb toxins throughout the day. Maybe don't drink the water afterwards, but you can use it to water your plants. And speaking of plants~

Plants:

plants are your best friends when it comes to cleaning the air! We all know they take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, but did you also know that some of them absorb mold and smoke particles from the air too? Well you do now! A list of plants that are especially good at cleaning the air include, but are not limited to:

-Aloe Vera

-Rubber Plant

-Any kind of Ivy (pothos, english, etc)

-Bamboo! (Cat safe)

-Snake Plant

-Spider Plant (Cat safe)

NASA on spider plants:

Yeah spider plants are amazing. I want 20.

Baking Soda:

Baking soda works much like activated charcoal in this scenario, what with its ability to absorb so many impurities! And baking soda's best buddy in every 5th grade science project ever, white vinegar, can help you out too! Leaving a bowl of baking soda out, or leaving a bowl of white vinegar out, will deodorize the air; but it's not just making things smell less horrible, it doesn't just mask scents, it absorbs and 🔥ELIMINATES🔥them.

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Okay now everybody say thank you Tay Tay!! And thank you Mr Bezos!! And thank you to alllll the other beloved private jet owners and billionaires❤️ now I don't have to wear my mittens anymore, teehee🤭

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Anyways reblog and add on your own tips for fire season safety!

#fire safety #wildfire #forrest fire #wildfire smoke #wildfire season #fire season #poverty #air pollution #health and wellness #n95 masks #climate change #climate crisis #what do i tag this lol #hmmm #psa #trending

[purplethespian]

This is extremely relevant right now. The air quality on the east coast of the U.S. may be improving, but Canada is still burning, and in the United States, since January 1, 19,693 wildfires have burned 620,986 acres across the country. Let’s all do our part to prevent the situation from getting worse.

#fire safety #wildfires #camping #wildfire awareness #the great outdoors #tagging for exposure #fire prevention #glamping #campfire #my posts

[etakeh]

Y'ever wonder why there are rules and laws about certain things that seem like they would be common sense?

Behold.

#safety #wildfires #fire safety #water safety #air safety #stupidity #Washington State #doom 2023

[heckyeslhasaapsos]

#wildfires #canadian wildfires #pets #dogs #pet safety #air quality